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Scallop vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Scallop and Octopus

  • Scallop is richer in Phosphorus, while Octopus is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Octopus covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 1410% more than Scallop.
  • Scallop has 2 times more Phosphorus than Octopus. Scallop has 426mg of Phosphorus, while Octopus has 279mg.
  • Scallop is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Scallop
Scallop
1
:
9
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Phosphorus +52.7%
Contains more Calcium +960%
Contains more Iron +1544.8%
Contains more Magnesium +62.2%
Contains more Potassium +100.6%
Contains less Sodium -31%
Contains more Zinc +116.8%
Contains more Copper +2139.4%
Contains more Manganese +62.1%
Contains more Selenium +312.9%
Scallop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Octopus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 358% 43% 120% 56% 60% 92% 247% 7% 489%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.7%
Contains more Calcium +960%
Contains more Iron +1544.8%
Contains more Magnesium +62.2%
Contains more Potassium +100.6%
Contains less Sodium -31%
Contains more Zinc +116.8%
Contains more Copper +2139.4%
Contains more Manganese +62.1%
Contains more Selenium +312.9%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Scallop
Scallop
0
:
11
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Vitamin A +5900%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +251.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +478.6%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1574.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Scallop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 3% 6% 21% 22% 26% 15% 269% 0%
Octopus
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 24% 0% 27% 15% 18% 71% 54% 150% 18% 4500% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +5900%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +251.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +478.6%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1574.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
2
:
3
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Carbs +23%
Contains more Water +16.1%
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Contains more Fats +147.6%
Equal in Other - 3.2
Scallop
21% 5% 70% 3%
Protein: 20.54 g
Fats: 0.84 g
Carbs: 5.41 g
Water: 70.25 g
Other: 2.96 g
Octopus
30% 2% 4% 61% 3%
Protein: 29.82 g
Fats: 2.08 g
Carbs: 4.4 g
Water: 60.5 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Carbs +23%
Contains more Water +16.1%
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Contains more Fats +147.6%
Equal in Other - 3.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
1
:
2
Octopus
Octopus
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +295.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.9%
Scallop
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
Octopus
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +295.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Scallop Octopus
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallop Octopus Opinion
Net carbs 5.41g 4.4g Scallop
Protein 20.54g 29.82g Octopus
Fats 0.84g 2.08g Octopus
Carbs 5.41g 4.4g Scallop
Calories 111kcal 164kcal Octopus
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 10mg 106mg Octopus
Iron 0.58mg 9.54mg Octopus
Magnesium 37mg 60mg Octopus
Phosphorus 426mg 279mg Scallop
Potassium 314mg 630mg Octopus
Sodium 667mg 460mg Octopus
Zinc 1.55mg 3.36mg Octopus
Copper 0.033mg 0.739mg Octopus
Manganese 0.029mg 0.047mg Octopus
Selenium 21.7µg 89.6µg Octopus
Vitamin A 5IU 300IU Octopus
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 90µg Octopus
Vitamin E 0mg 1.2mg Octopus
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Scallop
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.057mg Octopus
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.076mg Octopus
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 3.78mg Octopus
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.9mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.648mg Octopus
Folate 20µg 24µg Octopus
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 36µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Octopus
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.334mg Octopus
Threonine 0.629mg 1.283mg Octopus
Isoleucine 0.692mg 1.298mg Octopus
Leucine 1.226mg 2.099mg Octopus
Lysine 1.258mg 2.228mg Octopus
Methionine 0.487mg 0.673mg Octopus
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 1.069mg Octopus
Valine 0.645mg 1.303mg Octopus
Histidine 0.314mg 0.573mg Octopus
Cholesterol 41mg 96mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Octopus
Saturated Fat 0.218g 0.453g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.162g Octopus
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.152g Octopus
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.012g Octopus
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.324g Octopus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 0.477g Octopus
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Scallop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scallop Octopus
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Scallop
408%
Octopus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
150%
Octopus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.235g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Octopus
Octopus contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Scallop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167742/nutrients
  2. Octopus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174249/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.